rotator cuff issues - blah
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rotator cuff issues - blah
| Fri, 05-25-2007 - 11:04am |
I injured my rotator cuff last year due to incorrect form (I guess) while doing upright rows and other shoulder exercises. Now I avoid those exercises like the plague, and I do rotator cuff strengthening exercises before my shoulder workout day.
Anyway, yesterday I did back, biceps and then added in shrugs (traps) because we're going away this weekend and I wanted to get all of my body workout in. I felt weakness in my shoulder last night and still today (telltale rotator cuff symptom), so I'm not doing my triceps/chest workout today to give myself a rest.
I'm a little discouraged b/c I try to be so careful of my form, but I guess it goes to show that you can't mess around with an injury. I both increased the weights I'm lifting and added in a body part. Not good. My physical therapist can only see me next week. I guess I'll just do cardio today. *sigh*
Anyway, yesterday I did back, biceps and then added in shrugs (traps) because we're going away this weekend and I wanted to get all of my body workout in. I felt weakness in my shoulder last night and still today (telltale rotator cuff symptom), so I'm not doing my triceps/chest workout today to give myself a rest.
I'm a little discouraged b/c I try to be so careful of my form, but I guess it goes to show that you can't mess around with an injury. I both increased the weights I'm lifting and added in a body part. Not good. My physical therapist can only see me next week. I guess I'll just do cardio today. *sigh*

Talia, I'm lucky enough not to have had any really serious injuries, but I know my mom had a rotator cuff injury and it took her a long time to build up the strength. She still does exercises for her shoulder, even though the injury was quite some time ago.
I think with soft tissue injuries and problems, you are always going to have to invest a lot of time to rebuild the strength in that area. I would talk to a trainer and see if there are exercises you need to avoid or exercises you can substitute that don't affect that area as much. Sometimes simply changing body positions or using a resistance band, or a machine can help isolate the muscle you want to work without affecting the surrounding area.
Sorry I couldn't give you any more info.
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